How to Justify the Cost of a Forklift Service Lift...
At first you might think that a forklift maintenance lift would only be used for major repairs such as removal or repair of electric motors, transmissions etc. Shortly after receiving a lift, your mechanics will find out that they can use the lift for a wide variety of preventive maintenance and routine repair tasks. Brake jobs become a breeze. Mast repairs are simplified. Incidental repairs, such as leaks and loose wire brushes are safe, quick and easy.
A forklift maintenance lift provides instant and complete access to all primary forklift components. Routine maintenance and inspections will pinpoint loose or worn parts before they fail and cause costly downtime. Shop morale will be improved when mechanics are provided with the safest equipment. You eliminate potential back problems when work is done while standing.
One customer, an auto plant in Southwest Ohio, saved $75,040.00 in single year using a TipperTM. They have 41 sit-down, electric trucks and figured their savings as follows: